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Effects of red wine polyphenols and alcohol on glucose metabolism and the lipid profile: A randomized clinical trial

Study supports a beneficial effect of the non-alcoholic fraction of red wine (mainly polyphenols) on insulin resistance, conferring greater protective effects on cardiovascular disease to red wine than other alcoholic beverages.

 

(ref) Clinical Nutrition, Volume null, Issue null, Pages null, null, Authors:Gemma Chiva-Blanch; Mireia Urpi-Sarda; Emilio Ros; Palmira Valderas-Martinez; Rosa Casas; Sara Arranz; Marisa Guillén; Rosa M.

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Effects of Supplementation with Curcuminoids on Dyslipidemia in Obese Patients: A Randomized Crossover Trial - Mohammadi - 2012 - Phytotherapy Research - Wiley Online Library

Effects of Supplementation with Curcuminoids on Dyslipidemia in Obese Patients: A Randomized Crossover Trial - Mohammadi - 2012 - Phytotherapy Research - Wiley Online Library | Longevity science | Scoop.it

Curcumin is a bioactive phytochemical with well-known antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and cardioprotective properties. The present study investigated the hypolipidemic activity of curcumin in obese individuals.

 

The findings of the present study indicated that curcuminoid supplementation (1 g/day for 30 days) leads to a significant reduction in serum triglycerides concentrations but do not have a significant influence on other lipid profile parameters as well as body mass index and body fat.

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